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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the K-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-450 matches up vs the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K-5

 E-450 K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-450

 K-5 E-450 
RevealedDecember 2010March 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5

 E-450 K-5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-450 vs the K-5.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and K-5 is 77 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and K-5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 Street photography advice
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 Travel photography advice
53
lighter than competitors (426g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
9
no video shooting
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus E-450Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-450 Pentax K-5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-03-31 2010-12-18
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 14.1
DXO Low light rating 512 1162
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 980 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $138 $800